Los Angeles – While there is no question that psychedelic music is making a huge comeback in both the underground as well as the mainstream, it has mostly skewed too heavily in the pop-oriented direction, losing the roughness that gave it an edge over traditional rock. On the other hand, there are bands like Ancient
Portland – J Fernandez is bringing his bedroom pop to fruition with his latest release, Many Levels Of Laughter. The solo artist recorded the entire album alone in his Chicago bedroom, which is an impressive feat since each song’s production requires layers of instrumental elements to accomplish the innovative sound. Fernandez’s pop embraces the experimental
New York – French electronica producer Pyramid is set to release his new EP Night Tales June 8th on Kitsune. Initially garnering attention in 2011 when his remix of Daft Punk’s “Something About Us” reached #1 on Hype Machine, the producer and DJ has since released several EPs as well as an assortment of remixes,
Chicago – Everyone get excited because the LA synth-pop connoisseurs of Corsica Arts Club are releasing their debut, self-titled EP just in time for summer! The fresh four-song EP is perfect to add to your mix for pool parties, late night bonfires, and weekend road trips with your BFFs. Long-time besties Brendan Thompson (vocals/guitar) and
Seattle – Of Monsters and Men first gained attention in their native Iceland when they won the 2010 Músíktilraunir, the annual “battle of the bands” held in Reykjavik, and in 2011, they launched onto the global stage with their infectious, inescapable hit “Little Talks.” Since then, the Icelandic quintet has captivated audiences with their anthemic
Los Angeles – A bit like the childhood that Cleo Tucker and Harmony Tividad spend the 10 tracks of their debut full length eulogizing, Before the World Was Big’s brevity makes it feel a little like a blip on the radar — full of bittersweet memories and ending just when it feels like it was
Portland – Slaves is asking Are You Satisfied? with their latest release. The duo is bringing the best of hardcore punk to the masses with their manic, attacking sound. The Kent-based band is making waves with their success in the genre and for good reason. They are unabashed about their opinions on success, social norms,
Austin – Dawes are six years and four albums deep into their career now that All Your Favorite Bands is out (as of June 2nd). They’re still a young band, but not exactly a new one. All Your Favorite Bands seems like a good place to take stock. What have they done since emerging from
Austin – At a glance you could mistake the cover of Communions’ new self-titled EP for a movie poster. Probably that’s because it’s using the same tactics for conveying seriousness that you see in the branding for Blackfish, Short Term 12, and so on: light tint, minimal pallet, a subject unaware that it’s being watched
New York - Jack + Eliza deliver a debut LP that is both refreshing in its acknowledgement of the growing pains of youth as well as conveying a soft-spoken maturity beyond their young years. Gentle Warnings, produced by Chris Zane, who has worked with an array of notable indie acts from Passion Pit to St. Lucia